Speed Modifiers

Lore & Background

The lore of Beat Saber suggests a world where music dictates reality. When a player adjusts the speed, they are effectively bending the flow of the song's energy to suit their own movements. This flexibility ensures that the core loop—slashing blocks in time with the beat—remains accessible regardless of whether the track is a slow ballad or an intense electronic anthem.

In Their Own Story

The neon horizon stretched out, a tunnel of red and blue light waiting to be sliced. The song was a frantic techno storm, but today felt different; the blocks seemed to crawl with unnatural slowness. Alex adjusted the slider in the menu, watching the numbers shift until the incoming stream accelerated into a blur. With a sharp exhale, they raised their sabers, ready to meet the rhythm exactly where it belonged.

Reader's Guide

Speed Modifiers are one of the options available before the start of each song in Beat Saber. They affect different aspects of gameplay, such as the speed at which the song plays. For instance, the "Super Fast Song" modifier makes the song progress at 150% speed, which will increase the player's rank. Conversely, the "No Fail" modifier allows the player to complete the song without fail if the energy bar depletes, but the final rank will be lowered. These modifiers can be enabled or disabled in the pre-song menu to tailor the experience to the player's skill level or desired challenge.

Did You Know?

• The "Super Fast Song" modifier increases the song's speed to 150% and raises the player's rank.
• The "No Fail" modifier prevents failure if the energy bar depletes, but lowers the final rank.
• Modifiers can be enabled before the start of each song in Beat Saber.
• Beat Saber was originally developed by Hyperbolic Magnetism, which later changed its name to Beat Games.
• The game sold over 4 million copies by February 2021.